What do owner-builders, DIY home renovators, building contractors, developers, and architects have in common? They all need to source quality building materials for their projects - from quoting and sourcing to delivery and installation.  Navigating the building process from beginning to end can be a logistical nightmare, fraught with industry frustrations. So if you are looking to put a roof over your head, or your client’s head, then STEP Building Supplies is not only your 1-stop online shop, but also a credible source of information and advice.  Here is our 3 step building materials checklist: STEP #1 - QUALITY Any experienced contractor knows the longterm value and investment of sourcing quality building materials. From bricks to doors, from roofs to floors - and everything in between - you do not want to compromise on the quality of materials used.  STEP #2 - AFFORDABILITY Building or renovating a home is a costly...

All folk tales include a life lesson and elements of reality within their pages. For Joseph Jacobs - author of ‘The 3 Little Pigs’ - the life lesson is simple: if you need to build a house, you need quality building materials. Accessing and sourcing these materials, however, is often difficult, compromising timelines and installation.    The only building materials the 3 little pigs needed were straw, sticks and bricks. Although straw bale homes are making an exciting new eco comeback, the building industry has evolved and developed with technological advancement to enable you, in the 21st century, to source all your building materials online! Whatever building materials and supplies you may need to build or renovate your house - bricks, cement, lintels, paving, plastic sheeting, roofing, multi-purpose plaster - they are all now conveniently available online. No more renting of trailers to pick up and transport large building supply...

Building your dream home may seem like a daunting task as you realise that every decision is yours to make. But at the same time, it is very exciting! One of the most important decisions you will have to make is the choice of materials but more importantly, what brick is most suitable for your home. It is a decision that impacts the aesthetics, maintenance and overall look of the building. A brick is a just brick, right? Not really! Not when the integrity of your building lies in the strength of the material used. If you choose an inferior quality brick, the end result could look aesthetically pleasing, but over time the brick will begin degrading and you will need to cough up more money to fix what could have been avoided to begin with. It is therefore important to examine and familiarise yourself with the building material that you...